FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Happy Valley Pkwy

Carrying Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River

0.8 mi E/ SR 303, Maricopa, Arizona

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Happy Valley Pkwy

The Happy Valley Pkwy bridge in Maricopa, Arizona carries Happy Valley Pkwy over Agua Fria River. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 10 sections, stretching 382.8 meters (1256 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,342 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Happy Valley Pkwy compares

▼ 14.3
Load rating vs Arizona average (47.4 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Arizona bridges
2,203
Bridges in Maricopa · 3 in Poor condition
Happy Valley Pkwy 33.1 t
Arizona average 47.4 t

Live comparison across Arizona.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
382.8 m (1256 ft)
Deck Width
33.5 m (110 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,342 vehicles/day
Structure Number
10396

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Happy Valley Pkwy is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Happy Valley Pkwy against other structures in Maricopa and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Happy Valley Pkwy?

Happy Valley Pkwy in Maricopa, Arizona has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Happy Valley Pkwy inspected?

Happy Valley Pkwy's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 34,342 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Happy Valley Pkwy is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Happy Valley Pkwy?

Happy Valley Pkwy has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Happy Valley Pkwy?

Happy Valley Pkwy is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Happy Valley Pkwy and does age affect safety?

Happy Valley Pkwy was built in 2004, making it 22 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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